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Bargain mast, mast foot, boom and sail.
3.1m is good size for teaching younger teens.
Also priced right to buy one for mounting to a skateboard for windskating.
Tamahoo 3.1m Windsurf Rig Complete $99 (Was $499) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $150 Order) @ Decathlon
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ratherfrugal on 05/08/2024 - 08:13 decathlon.com.au (757 clicks)
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I was wondering what they were used for. Good to know, just ordered a shed.
Yeah, it's in case if the shed flies away, this will be used to slowly decend instead of crashing down.
Got 4, one for each corner.
Happy to use it for you so it didn’t collect dust.
Something wrong with the review ratings.
Says 4.5/5 from 12 reviews, but the breakdown has nothing higher than 3 stars. 7 x 1 star, 4 x 2 star, 1 x 3 star.
Still, it's cheap for another thing that I tell myself I'll use and just store until it falls apart.
I really am tempted though.
Small size harness also on sale for $49 (was $159)
https://www.decathlon.com.au/p/windsurfing-seat-harness-blac…
If I get this am I on my way to the 2028 olympics?
https://windgenuity.com.au/shop/windfoiling-package/I note delivery has is showing $105 for me in Brisbane. Apart from the harness above what else could be added to make a complete set for my son and make delivery worthwhile? (Not the board obviously but I note one review says for example :
‘I was disappointed that the foot with haul-down rope was not included. The rig can't be used without this essential piece.‘
I bought two a few years ago for my kids to learn on. Fine for the price. Mine came with all rig components, except the universal joint to connect the rig to the board, and the mast base which sits at the bottom of the mast and connects to the universal joint.
If your son is maybe 8/9 or under, and hasn't sailed before, I'd consider an iRig (which has an inflatable mast and boom, so is extremely light - great for kids). A lot more expensive, but much easier for smaller kids to uphaul and get going on.
Ok, thanks for the insights. Can I also ask where you might get those extra bits (and a board) - starting from scratch. Also, can an adult use this to help him learn on, I assume it will be ok but just move slowly?
You'll need a mast base (about $100). Wait till you get your hands on the rig to see if it takes a cup or pin style base. Then for a board check the website called seabreeze. It has a great buy/sell section. For a kid look for a board minimum 80cm. Or look at the Bic Techno's with centreboard as there is a racing class for kids on these. For yourself you'd want the board around 100cm wide for the easiest learning experience and sail anywhere in the 4.5 - 5.5 range to start. If looking at Gumtree or FB marketplace for board skip all the old long skinny gear and look for something more shaped like a door eg Starboard Start - so much more stable to learn on.
@ratherfrugal: Thanks for the info. I had seen the starboard start and that looks like a good first option. I’ll hold off to see the base as you advise.
Any windsurfing retail shop will sell any missing bits. I bought mine online from Surf Sail Australia in WA, only because they were the cheapest (this is OzB after all).
Facebook Marketplace and Seabreeze often have decent second-hand boards come up: https://www.seabreeze.com.au/Classifieds
Seabreeze has some good threads on beginner boards, it has got a lot of useful info.
An adult can use this sail to learn. It is a small and light. Might be good for a few sessions in gentle wind then you would move on to something bigger.
Before you know it you'll be like this guy: https://www.nine.com.au/sport/olympics/paris-2024-mens-winds…
Legend! Thanks for the tips. I only want to be able to use it to assist and demo potentially but who knows - this could be the start of a Brisbane 2032 geriatric gold medal journey!
Thanks OP, just bought one to store in the shed and never use.